Balaklava 30 Jul 2025
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Stoller and Corteva agriscience Benchmark 56 Handicap 1600m Track: Heavy 9 Rain (Max: 13) Rail: +3m 950m-W/Post, +2m W/Post-1550m, True Remainder. (Pent: 8.58) |
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Genuine tempo with the speedy France's Boy leading the way. A modest race to say the least. TYITA (15) has only ever won one race but some of his better form from the end of last preparation would give him a sneaky chance in this. His recent form doesn't look great but banking on some improvement here. Heavy track and kind draw are in his favour. If the emergency VEE ROD (17) can sneak a run, he is worth including. He's a track and distance winner who is better than his recent form suggests. PIWHANE (4) is flying with two wins from her last three starts. Happy to trust a mare in form. If looking for something wider, perhaps include AM I THE DRAMA (9) and COWLEY'S CREEK (11). SUGGESTED PLAY: Backing Piwhane each-way.
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| 1 | 017x0 |
EIGHT ON THE DOT
SCOTT WHITTLE 6YO BAY GELDING 60.0KG M P Connell, C Connell, J Connell, J Price, Ms E Whittle & M Nitschke Second run back. First-up after four months 13th of 15 at this track Bm56 on July 9 over 1300m, in the wet; 11 len behind Impending Diamond with 58kg at $41. Previously second-up 3rd of 12 at Strathalbyn 0-58 on January 15 over 1600m, long-neck behind Inaugural with 59.5kg at $3.50. Will take a lot from that run but suspect he will need this as well. |
9 CONNOR MURTAGH |
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| 2 | 07130 |
COLONEL HATHI
DANNY PENNA 4YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG Mr D I Penna, Ms C E Burton, Miss E G Burton, Mr J S Penna, Mr K J Penna, Miss H A Penna Most recently second last of 13 at Morphettville Parks 4yo+ Bm66 on July 19 over 1550m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Willybeafactor with 54kg at $61. The race before that 3rd of 14 at this track 0-58 on July 9 over 1600m, on heavy track; 2 len behind Maxildo with 59.5kg at $26. Must be a chance on his run at this track and distance two starts ago. |
15 J POTTER |
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| 3 | 02358 |
FRANCE'S BOY
JOHN HICKMOTT & CARRINA RIGGS 11YO B/BR GELDING 59.0KG Mrs N M How, J E Hickmott, P D Brown, D Dewar, Mrs G Brown & Mrs K Dewar Most recently faded in the straight 8th of 13 at Morphettville Parks 4yo+ Bm66 on July 19 over 1550m, slow going 3 len behind Willybeafactor with 52kg at $18. Before that 5th of 8 at Murray Bridge Bm76 on July 12 over 1600m, on a slow track; 5 len behind Starts Now carrying 51kg at $26. Talented veteran on his day and can run a place. |
5 MATT CHADWICK |
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| 4 | 20151 |
PIWHANE
GARY BOYCE 5YO BAY MARE 59.0KG J J Maloney, Mrs J Maloney, C J Lindner, Miss L Harkness, D Earl, T D Earl & M J Terwel Last start won by 1.3 len at Mildura 0 - 58 July 19 over 1400m defeating Oh So Thrilling with 54.5kg at $9. The race before that 5th of 15 at this track Bm56 on July 9 over 1300m, on a wet track; 4 len behind Impending Diamond carrying 54.5kg at $16. One of the chief contenders on recent winning form. |
12 ALYSHA WARREN |
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| 5 | 079x6 |
BUSH INFERENCE
BYRON COZAMANIS 4YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG G N Peters, S B Stokes, R G N Peters, Ms C C Peters & Mrs S M Cozamanis Second run back. First-up after three months 6th of 13 at Gawler Bm56 on July 16 over 1500m, on a wet track; 7 len behind Intacto carrying 57.5kg at $16. Previously second-up 9th of 11 at Morphettville Cl2 on February 8 over 1600m, 5.5 len behind Swycho with 55kg at $101. Wait until her gets over further. |
2 ROCHELLE MILNES |
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| 6 | x6942 |
LOCA BELLA
ANDREW GLUYAS 3YO BAY FILLY 57.0KG A J Hehir, D W Rasheed, S C S Watts, Slainte Racing No 2 (Mgr: A J Hehir), R B Satchell, Mrs L F Satchell, T E Satchell, Beginner Winners (Mgr: C J Mcauliffe), Mrs A Caruso, J M Brooks, The Dirty Dozen (Mgr: P D Page), M J Elkson, M Violi, L A Valente, P D Page, Mrs L M McCloud, F Bueti & D J Fowler At the latest run came from midfield; 2nd of 13 at Gawler Bm56 on July 16 over 1500m, on rain affected going; 3 len behind Intacto with 57.5kg at $9.50. The race before that made some head-way from midfield; 4th of 14 at Murray Bridge 0-56 on July 2 over 1200m, 0.7 len behind Amelia Valentina carrying 57.5kg at $9. Can go one better than last start. |
11 TAYLOR JOHNSTONE |
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SPELMAN
MARK W LEWIS 7YO BAY GELDING 56.0KG W J Lewis Third-up today. First-up 6th of 10 at Gawler 0-56 on June 25 over 1500m, in the wet; 8 len behind Robert The Puss carrying 58.5kg at $7.50. Second run from a spell 11th of 14 at this track 0-58 on July 9 over 1600m, on heavy track; 9 len behind Maxildo with 56.5kg at $16. Needs to find a few lengths. |
4 BROOKE KING |
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| 8 | 37750 |
MY MATE COBBER
GARRET LYNCH 5YO CHESTNUT GELDING 55.0KG Racing Sales Most recently second last of 11 at Port Augusta 0-52 on July 20 over 1498m, 12 len behind Harbouring with 55.5kg at $11. The run before that 5th of 10 at Gawler 0-56 on June 25 over 1500m, on heavy track; 8 len behind Robert The Puss with 55.5kg at $14. Disappointing form likely to continue. |
6 CAITLIN TOOTELL |
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| 9 | 10x00 |
AM I THE DRAMA
KRISTI EVANS 4YO B/BR MARE 55.0KG Miss K L Evans, N W Gardner, P Donovan , J Cochrane, J Dametto & Peckonos Third-up today. Resuming second last of 12 at Gawler Bm56 on June 9 over 1200m, on a wet track; 16 len behind Impending Diamond with 55kg at $31. Second run from a spell raced on the speed throughout before fading to run last of 11 at Bordertown 0-54 on June 27 over 1300m, on rain affected going; 6 len behind Piwhane with 55kg at $16. Has ability but must improve on form this preparation. |
1 JESSICA TZAFERIS |
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| 10 | 4x090 |
CHARM SLINGA
JOHN HYAM 6YO CHESTNUT GELDING 55.0KG B E Woodhead, S A Robinson, S M Kelly, G R Hibberd, M J Weatherly & Hyam Racing (Mgr: Mrs T S Hyam) Most recently 11th of 13 at Murray Bridge Bm56 on July 2 over 1400m, 6 len behind Hysterical Lady with 56kg at $34. The start before that ran last of 9 at Gawler Bm56 on June 25 over 1200m, in the wet; 16 len behind Impending Diamond carrying 57kg at $21. Recent form doesn't look good enough. |
14 BEN PRICE |
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| 11 | 09640 |
COWLEY'S CREEK
TREVOR DAY 9YO BAY GELDING 54.0KG T L Day & Mrs J A Day Most recently ran last of 14 at Murray Bridge 0-60 on July 23 over 1800m, on a slow track; 10 len behind Bolt By with 51kg at $41. Before that 4th of 14 at this track 0-58 on July 9 over 1600m, on a wet track; 2.25 len behind Maxildo with 51kg at $71. Better than that last run suggests. |
8 ISAAC SIT |
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| 12 | 01773 |
CASTLECOMER
DARREN BONETTI 7YO BAY GELDING 54.0KG D B Bonetti, D Willis, S Willis, M J Dunemann, M J Glamuzina, J A Glamuzina, J Glamuzina, J C O'Hanlon, K A Reynolds, P S Manning, C M Manning, G Metcalf, D Sullivan, K J Maule & L Press Most recently held ground to the line 3rd of 11 at Port Augusta 0-52 on July 20 over 1498m, 2.5 len behind Harbouring with 58.5kg at $16. Before that second last of 8 at Port Augusta Bm56 on July 6 over 1396m, 17 len behind Pirate with 56.5kg at $12. Has a habit of running a cheeky race at double figures. |
13 MARGARET COLLETT |
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| 13 | 17x70 |
FIGHT FOR FREEDOM
BILL BOGARTS 9YO BAY GELDING 54.0KG Mrs J R Bogarts & B W Bogarts Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resumes off a 42 day letup. First-up 7th of 15 at this track 0-56 on June 4 over 1400m, 4 len behind Immortal Spirit with 53.5kg at $15. Second run from a spell raced on the pace before fading second last of 15 at this track 0-56 on June 18 over 1600m, on a slow track; 15 len behind I Tell Ya What with 52.5kg at $26. Expect him to improve third up but don't know that he can win. |
9 MS S METCALFE |
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| 14 | 0859x |
ROAD TO BLUE SKY
JUDY STREETS 10YO BAY GELDING 54.0KG Mrs I E H Musgrove & Mrs J I Streets Back from a spell. Finished off last campaign ninth of 11 at this track 0-56 October 2 over 2200m, 7 len behind Got An Inspiration carrying 55.5kg at $26. First up last campaign tenth of 13 at Strathalbyn 0-56 May 29 2024 over 1600m, soft track; 6 len behind Monseagle carrying 55kg at $101. Happy to watch and wait until he gets over a bit further and shows something. |
10 DYLAN CABOCHE |
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| 15 | 3x990 |
TYITA
BILL WILLIAMS 6YO BAY GELDING 54.0KG Ms E F Nelson & D J Nettle At the latest run 10th of 14 at this track Cl1-Sw on July 9 over 2200m, on a slow track; 13 len behind Empirestateofmind with 59kg at $15. The race before that second last of 10 at Murray Bridge Bm78 on June 14 over 2000m, slow going 7 len behind Any Luck carrying 54kg at $201. Finds a suitable race and can do much better. |
3 TEAGAN VOORHAM |
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| 16 | 400x9 |
REAL THINKER
JUDY STREETS 10YO BAY GELDING 54.0KG Mrs I E H Musgrove Second-up. First-up after 10 months eased back early on 9th of 15 at Mt Gambier 0-54 on July 11 over 1550m, on heavy track; 7 len behind Last Dream carrying 54kg at $31. Previously second-up 8th of 11 at Mt Gambier 0-54 on August 9 over 1565m, slow going 6 len behind Lines Of Glory carrying 51kg at $5. Needs something easier. |
14 ZOE LLOYD |
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| 17 | 909x0 |
VEE ROD
NICOLE IRWIN 6YO CHESTNUT GELDING 57.0KG Mrs N J Irwin, D J Irwin, Mrs D P Stephenson, Mrs R M Cunningham, D L Cunningham, L M Conlon, P C Scott, Ms N Rantanen Reynolds, D G Reynolds, A W Ness, Mrs A McIntyre, N McIntyre & Mrs V M Brown Second-up. Comes off a 49-day let-up. First-up after five months didn't do much in the run home; ran last of 10 at Mt Gambier 0-56 on June 11 over 1211m, in the wet; 11 len behind Loose Lip Lloyd with 58kg at $16. Previously second-up 4th of 10 at Morphettville Nmw on June 1 2024 over 1500m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Favourite Child with 54kg at $26. Winning claims if anywhere near his best. |
7 ANNA JORDSJO |
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